New documentary on Daniel O’Connell to air on RTÉ this Christmas season 'Daniel O’Connell: The Emancipator' explores how O’Connell’s achievements continue to shape and impact our world today. Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

HEA publishes national policy framework on Generative AI in Teaching and Learning The framework was led by Dr @jamesosullivan.bsky.social, UCC School of English and Digital Humanities.

#12DaysofIrishResearch: A Brush with Climate, led by Dr Maria Kirrane (@ucc.ie), empowers hairdressers to spark conversations on sustainability and climate action. One of 40 projects funded under the Research Ireland Discover Programme. Read more: https://pulse.ly/xeyxg9c5ua

New study reveals that AI cannot fully write like a human Led by Dr @jamesosullivan.bsky.social, the world-first study shows that AI-generated writing continues to display distinct stylistic patterns.

Why did Budweiser use Daniel O'Connell in newspaper ads? A new documentary tells the story of the global influence of O'Connell, 'the greatest leader the world has ever seen'. By Jay Roszman @ucc.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

When Irish turkeys were posted to Britain for Christmas Dr Siobhan Browne, UCC Folklore and Ethnology, shares how families sent thousands of turkeys to their loved ones in Britain by mail ship and ‘turkey lift’.

'Dermot Keogh leaves behind a legacy that shapes how we understand ourselves as a nation' An Taoiseach Micheál Martin delivers the inaugural Dermot Keogh Memorial Lecture and launches the respected historian’s final publication. Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

Rural communities taking action to stop population loss Professor Mary O'Shaughnessy outlines some of the unique challenges rural areas face.

Pantomimes take centre stage in theatres across country Dr Aoife Granville, UCC Folklore and Ethnology, explores the roots and enduring appeal of these over-the-top traditions. @news.rte.ie

Major EU project to investigate the rise of commercial cattle farming Dr Eugene Costello has been awarded a highly competitive €2m @erc.europa.eu Consolidator Grant to uncover the pre-industrial roots of commercial cattle farming. Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

Beneath a West Cork lake lies an archive of Ireland’s past. Robin Lewando’s project at @ucc.ie is recovering and examining sedimentary ancient DNA (sedaDNA). Read Michelle McKeown's article on @irishexaminer.bsky.social: www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/outdoors/arid-41750268.html

University College Cork joins global coalition for Ukrainian Studies Joining this coalition reflects our long-term commitment to supporting Ukrainian scholars and strengthening the place of Ukraine’s culture and history in Irish higher education. Read more: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

Landmark portraits of Munster women unveiled as part of Accenture's Women on Walls at University College Cork Read more: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

UCC hosts the inaugural Chris Williams Memorial Colloquium on Ireland and Wales Commencing today, 'Gerald of Wales: Identity, Afterlives and Wonders' brings scholars together to explore Gerald of Wales' life, writing and lasting influence. Read: www.ucc.ie/en/cacsss/ne...

It was the honour of my academic career to co-nominate and co-deliver (with the amazing Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh) the citation for Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin's Honorary Doctorate from @ucc.ie. ❤️ aosdana.artscouncil.ie/general/aosd...

An exhibition of fossils, said to be the biggest of its kind in the country, has been opened at University College Cork by the Taoiseach Micheál Martin

Mapping Climate Change at Cork's newest art venue Jools Gilson, Professor of Creative Practice at UCC, brings art, science and community together in a new exhibition now open at 1 Horgan's Quay. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...

Be sure to tune in to RTÉ 1 this evening at 8:30pm for Episode 1 of 'Ten Things to Know About'. The episode features UCC Head of Sustainability and Climate Action Dr. Maria Kirrane, and highlights the UCC's “A Brush with Climate" project. 10thingstoknowabout.ie/episode-1-ch...

Think you’re paying too much for electricity? There’s almost €800 price difference between the highest and lowest electricity plans for the same usage, Dr Paul Deane writes @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.

UCC joined many across Cork in #GoingGreen last night to show our support for @corkcityfc.ie ahead of tomorrow's FAI Cup Final. As City's proud Academic Partners, we wish the Rebel Army the very best of luck, especially to our students Matthew Kiernan, Rory Maloney and Matthew Murray. #CCFC84

Honouring Dr Cónal Creedon, an extraordinary storyteller who has reshaped how we think about Cork life and legends UCC proudly conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Literature on Dr Cónal Creedon, celebrating a creative force who captures the soul of Irish identity with humour, honesty, and heart.

"Cop30 marks three decades of climate talks; time is no longer on our side," warns UCC President Prof. John O'Halloran (@joh2024.bsky.social) in today's Irish Times. "We should not wait for others but lead a path that inspires action." www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

Honouring Dr John Creedon, a true voice of Ireland It was our great honour to award an Honorary Doctorate of Arts to broadcaster and writer John Creedon during our autumn conferring ceremonies. Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

As we celebrate Halloween, or Samhain, @drjennybutler.bsky.social, Ireland’s leading authority on the academic study of contemporary Paganism, shares the Irish traditions and background of the festival. Read here: www.researchireland.ie/news/samhain/ @ucc.ie #Samhain #Halloween

Workplaces have a role in dealing with pregnancy loss Recognising pregnancy loss as a workplace issue and in working lives is essential, writes Prof. Keelin O’Donoghue @irishexaminer.bsky.social

How will turnout in Friday’s presidential election affect the result? Professor @theresareidy.bsky.social, political scientist and specialist in voting behaviour, comments on the latest predictions.

Childcare, finance and time-poverty preventing lone parents from accessing third-level education New research calls for the government to move to an “education first” approach for lone parents. @onefamilyireland.bsky.social

From Twin Peaks to Cork city 🎞️ Emmy award-winning film sound designer and UCC alumnus Douglas Murray joined UCC Film and Screen Media BA students for a special screening of 'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me'.

'Tests of human endurance and discipline' Prof. Theresa Reidy explores the reasons for the brutality of presidential elections @irishexaminer.bsky.social.

What Lidl's milk price cut tells us about supermarket price wars The price drop represents the first skirmish of a potential price war, Dr Oliver Browne writes @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.

'Your symptoms are part of being a woman' Women in Ireland continue to face long and painful delays in getting diagnosed for chronic health conditions, Jenny Cooney-Quane and Dr Sarah Foley write.

Who are the women supporting Trump? 25% of US voters think that the Republican party has a better plan for women’s rights than the Democrats, Dr Clodagh Harrington writes @theconversationuk.bsky.social.

The first Pregnancy Loss Support Policy for staff in an Irish university has been launched by UCC, marking a significant step forward in workplace wellbeing and inclusion. www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

UCC research is revealing what the Cork Harbour area looked like pre- and post-Ice Age.

Does the road to hell begin in Cork? One man's drink-induced unconscious trip in 12th century Cork reshaped how the Western world imagines eternal damnation, UCC Folklore's Angela Byrne writes @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social. www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

‘See you in Valhalla’: how the FBI director waded into the far-right’s obsession with the Vikings Professor Tom Birkett writes @theconversation.com.

Researchers at @ucc.ie are developing smarter ways to predict and manage floods - reducing the damage caused by extreme weather⚠️ The government’s commitment to invest in third-level research can turn knowledge into real climate action. #budget2026 🔗 www.iua.ie/betterirelan...

Landmark study on symptom dismissal and diagnostic delays in women’s health launched The study will explore women's experiences of medical gaslighting and issues including diagnostic delays and patient–doctor interactions. Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

We’re delighted to meet prospective students at #Ploughing2025 and share information on our programmes, including our new Sustainability BSc. If you’re one of the 300,000 people visiting this week, drop by our booth and say hello.

Come see our new Living Seawalls in #Cobh #Cork! 1st in Ireland 🇮🇪. #Global experiment 🌍 started in #Sydney 🇦🇺. Huge thanks to HEA funding, @uccresearch.bsky.social, #PortOfCork for support & Inland & Coastal Marinas for installation. Looking forward to seeing what marine life colonises 🦀🪸🐚🦐🦞🐟🌊.

Tune into @rteradio1.bsky.social at 6.35pm today to hear Dr Paul Leahy (@ucc.ie) and Dr Vesna Jaksic (@mtu.ie) discuss the EirBLADE #NationalChallengeFund project. You can also listen now at: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2025/0130/1491819-wind-turbine-blades-recycling-reuse-podcast/

Author Cónal Creedon welcomed UCC's international students with readings from his works and a rich discussion on culture, belonging, and the meaning of place. On this International Literacy Day, we celebrate the power of words to connect us across backgrounds and borders. #ILD2025

Renovating & retrofitting an old house taught energy expert Dr Paul Deane of @ucc.ie a few lessons & like any good educator, he decided to share what he learned www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...

A paradigm-shift in understanding human memory Dr @gillian-murphy.bsky.social spoke with RTÉ Drivetime about her @erc.europa.eu funded research which explores how false memories form and what they mean for our everyday lives.

Major EU project led by UCC to investigate false memories Dr @gillian-murphy.bsky.social has been awarded a €1.5m @erc.europa.eu Starting Grant to lead groundbreaking research on false memories. Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

First round CAO offers are out - huge congratulations to everyone joining us at UCC! ⁣ Next up: finding the right place to live. 🏡⁣ ⁣ Here’s 3 top tips to help you on your search - from Kate Moriarty, our Accommodation and Community Life Officer⁣.

Why Irish restaurants should ditch Deliveroo and build their own delivery platform. It would not be an easy task, but it would be much better than giving up to 35% commission on sales to global delivery giants, writes @ronancarbery.bsky.social @ucc.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

An ancient Italian village’s battle for survival Dr Aurora Moxon, @researchireland.ie Postdoctoral Fellow, explores life in the Calabrian village of Bova.

Help scientists at @ucc.ie uncover Ireland’s hidden fossil treasures! The Great Irish Fossil Hunt is asking members of the public who find any fossils to take a picture and send it to the research team. Submissions close on 31st August 2025. Get involved: www.ucc.ie/en/fossil-he...